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Study: Smaller, more specific academic journals hold more sway over conservation policy

Scientists don't just want their results to be published; they want them to be published in the most influential journal they can find. This focus on a high impact factor is driven by their concerns about promotion and tenure, but it may be overlooki.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailOct 17th, 2024

Were Neanderthals cold-adapted or were they just ready for anything? Ribcage reconstruction may hold the answer

Researchers at the Department of Paleobiology, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Madrid report that analysis of a Neanderthal ribcage from a cave in Iraq exhibits a "bell-shaped" thorax configuration typical of Neanderthals elsewhere, differing.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 50 min. ago

UK"s inland bathing sites tainted by chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, researchers find

The U.K.'s rivers are contaminated with a mixture of chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, which could be causing severe harm to people and aquatic species, according to the findings of a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 50 min. ago

Building concrete on Mars from local materials

Imagine you've just gotten to Mars as part of the first contingent of settlers. Your first challenge: build a long-term habitat using local materials. Those might include water from the polar caps mixed with specific surface soils. They might even re.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 50 min. ago

Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee "techno-strain"

A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being "hyperconnected" to digital technology, making it difficult for people to switch off from work......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 50 min. ago

PFAS detected in firefighter gloves, hoods, and wildland gear

The protective clothing worn by wildland firefighters often contains PFAS, according to a new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The study also found PFAS in hoods and gloves worn by firefighters who respond to buil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 50 min. ago

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, December 17

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News2 hr. 50 min. ago

Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter

Correction issued for black plastic study that had people tossing spatulas. Editors of the environmental chemistry journal Chemosphere have posted an eye-catching correction to a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News17 hr. 18 min. ago

Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions

Using biomethane to produce ammonia, a crucial chemical in agriculture, could drastically reduce the climate impact of the process. In a study published in One Earth, researcher Robert Istrate shows it's even possible to make ammonia production net-z.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Study reveals untapped potential in Switzerland"s wood material flows

Switzerland has set itself a goal that is as ambitious as it is necessary: net zero by 2050. One of the most important raw materials on the road to a climate-neutral future is wood. This renewable natural resource binds CO2 from the atmosphere as it.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Study highlights negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on special education students in Michigan

The COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted K-12 education and its effects have been well documented. However, there has been less focus on how the pandemic affected the special education system; specifically, that system in Michigan......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth

Despite the population being almost four times larger than it was in 1982, a new study published in the journal Ecology suggests the northern muriqui monkeys remain at risk, especially in the face of ongoing habitat disturbances......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Mars orbiter spots retired InSight lander to study dust movement

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) caught a glimpse of the agency's retired InSight lander recently, documenting the accumulation of dust on the spacecraft's solar panels. In the new image taken Oct. 23 by MRO's High-Resolution Imaging Science.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Moral judgments shape everyday consumption practices, says research

In a new study, a Florida State University marketing researcher and her colleagues have revealed a complex moral landscape underlying everyday consumption practices, particularly relating to self-care, just in time for the holiday shopping season......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Simple enrichment reduces boredom and boosts welfare in housed dairy cows

Understanding dairy cow behavior has been a hot topic of dairy science research in the last few decades. In a special issue of JDS Communications dedicated to behavior in dairy animals, a new study highlights the importance of environmental enrichmen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

New study says we"re unlikely to find liquid water on Mars anytime soon

More than a hundred years ago, astronomer Percival Lowell made the case for the existence of canals on Mars designed to redistribute water from the Martian ice caps to its lower, drier latitudes. This necessarily meant the existence of Martians to bu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

How the pandemic changed police response to mental health needs in one city

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not only threatened individuals' physical health but also seriously strained mental health and access to care. A new study has analyzed police data from one U.S. city before and after the start of the pandemic to ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Plagiarism detection software sparks widespread student concern

In a new study, around half of the high school and university students from seven European countries are concerned about the use of plagiarism detection software in education. Their concerns lead to counterproductive behavior and misdirected learning.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Study highlights the transformative impact of accelerator programs on startups worldwide

A study by Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, reveals that participation in startup accelerator programs significantly boosts post-acceleration performance for ventures......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 50 min. ago

Risk Aperture AI360 manages AI-specific vulnerabilities and threats

Risk Aperture launched AI360, a solution designed to address the growing cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). AI360 leverages proprietary algorithms, predictive analytics, and machine learning to deliver actionable insights, he.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Retailers that make it harder to return stuff face backlash from their customers

In 2018, L.L. Bean ended its century-old "lifetime" return policy, limiting returns to one year after purchase and requiring receipts. The demise of this popular policy sparked backlash, with several customers filing lawsuits......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024